FAQ About Pizza

Calzone and stromboli are both delicious Italian-inspired folded pizzas, but they have a few key differences:

• Shape: Calzone is typically shaped like a half-moon or a folded over pizza pocket. The dough is folded in half and sealed along the edges, creating a pocket filled with pizza ingredients. On the other hand, stromboli is a long, rolled pizza. The dough is spread out, layered with toppings, and rolled into a log shape.
• Filling: Calzones are traditionally filled with a combination of pizza ingredients such as sauce, cheese, meats, and vegetables. The fillings are similar to those found on a regular pizza. Stromboli, on the other hand, usually has a heartier filling. It typically includes a variety of cured meats (such as salami, ham, and pepperoni), cheese, and sometimes vegetables.
• Sauce: Calzones are often served with tomato sauce on the side for dipping, as the sauce is typically enclosed within the dough. Stromboli, on the other hand, usually doesn't have sauce inside the roll. However, some variations may include a small amount of sauce or pesto as part of the filling.
• Cooking Method: Calzones are typically baked in the oven until the crust is golden brown and the filling is cooked through. Stromboli is also baked, but it can sometimes be brushed with olive oil or egg wash before baking to give the crust a shiny appearance.
• Origin: Calzones are believed to have originated in Naples, Italy. They are often considered as a variation of traditional pizza. Stromboli, on the other hand, is said to have originated in the United States, particularly in the Philadelphia area, and is named after the Italian island of Stromboli.